Perinatal Pelvic Health Service
Pregnancy and childbirth affect each person differently and can lead to physical and emotional changes. Problems can include back and pelvic pain, accidental bladder or bowel leakage (known as incontinence), painful sexual intercourse and pelvic organ prolapse.
The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) is a multidisciplinary team of specialists who can offer support to those experiencing pelvic health problems during pregnancy and up to one year after birth.
Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service
Who can access this service?
You can access the Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service if you are currently pregnant, or up to 12 months post-natal and you plan to or have had your baby under the care of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and have one of the following:
- Bladder and bowel problems (incuding urgency and incontinence)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Previous complex perineal trauma with ongoing symptoms
- Perineal wound concerns (healing, infections etc)
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Abdominal muscle separation
If you do not meet this criteria, please speak to your GP who can refer you to your local service.
How to access the service
Your GP, midwife, or health care professional can refer to the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service at any point throughout your pregnancy journey, or up to 12 months after the baby is born.
Once we have received your referral, a member of the team will contact you within seven working days.
This website has lots of information available to help you, and how to get help if you need it.
West Yorkshire Perinatal Pelvic Health Services/getUBetter app
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) in West Yorkshire is raising awareness of new Perinatal Pelvic Health Services and is encouraging women and birthing people to seek help and advice throughout the pregnancy, birth and beyond.
The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service brings together midwives, specialist physiotherapists and medical colleagues to prevent and treat pelvic health problems. The multidisciplinary approach enables holistic care and shared clinics, minimising numbers of appointments supporting quicker access to care and treatment with equity of access being a key priority. View the full story above on their website
The getUBetter app is a free resource for women across West Yorkshire. You can download it to your phone or laptop for 24/7 access to trusted pelvic health support - wherever you are. Promotional resources can be found on the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership website.
We now have antenatal and postnatal classes!
These classes cover the pelvic floor and the management of bladder and bowel problems during pregnancy and after birth.
Follow the link for more information and to book: Antenatal and Postnatal Pelvic Health Classes